What is the time scheme of A Christmas Carol and why does Charles Dickens use this scheme?
Little need be said about this timeless classic, as it is a story virtually everyone knows in some detail. The message is clear to all of us, as well. Dickens, the social conscience of the 19th century, illustrates the humanity and worth of even the lowliest of society’s members and casts the harsh light of truth on those with the means but not the desire to help their fellow man, giving new life to the cliché “you can’t take it with you.” Dickens briefly alludes to the religious aspects of the holiday, but he vividly evokes the true and rightful spirit of Christmas in humanistic terms. This is a timeless story that will forever be a part of each Christmas season. Not only does it impart lessons of the highest order, it never fails to charm and delight you no matter how many times you have previously read the story (and watched the movie adaptations) over the years. “Carol” tells the story of cold-hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who despises the Christmas holiday and scorns all who cel
